Havana, Aug. 12 (Prensa Latina) The world celebrates International Youth Day today with a look at the role of young people in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a priority that Cuba shares.
The official commemoration of the International Year of Youth 2025 will take place this Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with UN-Habitat. A variety of knowledge products, including multimedia storytelling, infographics, and a set of digital participation tools related to the celebration, are planned.
In line with the United Nations (UN)’s intention, this year was dedicated to “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” highlighting the critical role of youth in turning global aspirations into community-driven realities.
The global organization also works to implement the global goals in specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs and maintaining consistency with national and international commitments, an area in which young people are key players, he says.
It will also highlight the essential role of local and regional governments in creating inclusive policy environments, allocating resources, and establishing mechanisms for youth participation in local planning and decision-making.
This population group brings “creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice. With more than 65% of the SDG targets linked to local governance, youth participation is not a luxury, but a necessity,” the UN emphasizes.
Every year on August 12, International Youth Day (IYD) draws global attention to the challenges and opportunities facing young people and recognizes their contributions to all aspects of global development, the organization stated in a recent publication.
In this context, Cuba is promoting summer activities with the participation of its youth and recently enacted a Code for Children, Adolescents, and Youth, which expands the legal framework for the protection, development, and participation of people aged zero to 35.
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